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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.62, 678.93 and 374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.62, 678.93 and 374.86 is: 562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.62 : 678.93 = 374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.62/678.93 = 374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.62x = 678.93 × 374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.62x = 254,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,503.70/452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.29

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