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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 624.78 and 328.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 624.78 and 328.77 is: 453.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 624.78 = 328.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/624.78 = 328.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 624.78 × 328.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 205,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,408.92/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.74

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