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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 679.13 and 323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 679.13 and 323.45 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 679.13 = 323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/679.13 = 323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 679.13 × 323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 219,659.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,659.59/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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