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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.56, 678.82 and 331.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.56, 678.82 and 331.66 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.56 : 678.82 = 331.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.56/678.82 = 331.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.56x = 678.82 × 331.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.56x = 225,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,137.44/452.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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