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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.47, 678.33 and 375.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.47, 678.33 and 375.22 is: 562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.47 : 678.33 = 375.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.47/678.33 = 375.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.47x = 678.33 × 375.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.47x = 254,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,522.98/452.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.52

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