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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.54, 678.49 and 364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.54, 678.49 and 364.46 is: 546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.54 : 678.49 = 364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.54/678.49 = 364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.54x = 678.49 × 364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.54x = 247,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,278.16/452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.42

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