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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.59, 677.89 and 349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.59, 677.89 and 349.12 is: 522.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.59 : 677.89 = 349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.59/677.89 = 349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.59x = 677.89 × 349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.59x = 236,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,664.96/452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.91

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