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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.65, 678.57 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.65, 678.57 and 247.32 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.65 : 678.57 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.65/678.57 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.65x = 678.57 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.65x = 167,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,823.93/452.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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