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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.74, 678.79 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.74, 678.79 and 233.43 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.74 : 678.79 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.74/678.79 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.74x = 678.79 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.74x = 158,449.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,449.95/452.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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