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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.57, 677.91 and 344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.57, 677.91 and 344.03 is: 515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.57 : 677.91 = 344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.57/677.91 = 344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.57x = 677.91 × 344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.57x = 233,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,221.38/452.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.33

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