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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.50, 677.43 and 322.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.50, 677.43 and 322.09 is: 482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.50 : 677.43 = 322.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.50/677.43 = 322.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.50x = 677.43 × 322.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.50x = 218,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,194.23/452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.20

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