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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.63, 679.05 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.63, 679.05 and 233.17 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.63 : 679.05 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.63/679.05 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.63x = 679.05 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.63x = 158,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,332.39/452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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