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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.50, 678.75 and 308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.50, 678.75 and 308.14 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.50 : 678.75 = 308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.50/678.75 = 308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.50x = 678.75 × 308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.50x = 209,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,150.03/452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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