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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.75, 677.72 and 315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.75, 677.72 and 315.11 is: 471.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.75 : 677.72 = 315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.75/677.72 = 315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.75x = 677.72 × 315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.75x = 213,554.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,554.77/452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.68

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