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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 679.32 and 450.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 679.32 and 450.54 is: 676.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 679.32 = 450.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/679.32 = 450.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 679.32 × 450.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 306,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,060.83/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.35

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