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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 679.32 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 679.32 and 362.34 is: 543.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 679.32 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/679.32 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 679.32 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 246,144.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,144.81/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.73

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