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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.43, 677.43 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.43, 677.43 and 336.21 is: 503.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.43 : 677.43 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.43/677.43 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.43x = 677.43 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.43x = 227,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,758.74/452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.41

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