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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.67, 679.35 and 331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.67, 679.35 and 331.24 is: 497.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.67 : 679.35 = 331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.67/679.35 = 331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.67x = 679.35 × 331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.67x = 225,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,028.78/452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.12

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