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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.60, 678.99 and 230.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.60, 678.99 and 230.34 is: 345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.60 : 678.99 = 230.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.60/678.99 = 230.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.60x = 678.99 × 230.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.60x = 156,398.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,398.56/452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.56

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