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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.62, 679.38 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.62, 679.38 and 366.96 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.62 : 679.38 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.62/679.38 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.62x = 679.38 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.62x = 249,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,305.28/452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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