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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.51, 683.02 and 452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.51, 683.02 and 452.51 is: 683.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.51 : 683.02 = 452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.51/683.02 = 452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.51x = 683.02 × 452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.51x = 309,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,073.38/452.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.02

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