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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.50, 679.09 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.50, 679.09 and 364.86 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.50 : 679.09 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.50/679.09 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.50x = 679.09 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.50x = 247,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,772.55/452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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