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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 678.93 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 678.93 and 357.03 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 678.93 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/678.93 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 678.93 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 242,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,398.38/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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