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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.79, 678.77 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.79, 678.77 and 376.24 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.79 : 678.77 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.79/678.77 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.79x = 678.77 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.79x = 255,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,380.42/452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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