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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.58, 678.47 and 336.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.58, 678.47 and 336.89 is: 505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.58 : 678.47 = 336.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.58/678.47 = 336.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.58x = 678.47 × 336.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.58x = 228,564.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,564.68/452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.03

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