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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.54, 678 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.54, 678 and 375.06 is: 561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.54 : 678 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.54/678 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.54x = 678 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.54x = 254,290.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,290.68/452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.92

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