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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 679.05 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 679.05 and 381.24 is: 572.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 679.05 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/679.05 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 679.05 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 258,881.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,881.02/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.09

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