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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.45, 678.88 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.45, 678.88 and 349.58 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.45 : 678.88 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.45/678.88 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.45x = 678.88 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.45x = 237,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,325.00/452.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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