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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.46, 679.08 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.46, 679.08 and 337.14 is: 506.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.46 : 679.08 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.46/679.08 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.46x = 679.08 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.46x = 228,944.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,944.39/452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.00

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