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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.48, 678.92 and 331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.48, 678.92 and 331.38 is: 497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.48 : 678.92 = 331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.48/678.92 = 331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.48x = 678.92 × 331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.48x = 224,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,978.85/452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.22

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