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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 679.14 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 679.14 and 354.50 is: 531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 679.14 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/679.14 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 679.14 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 240,755.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,755.13/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.93

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