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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 678.59 and 247.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 678.59 and 247.11 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 678.59 = 247.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/678.59 = 247.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 678.59 × 247.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 167,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,686.37/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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