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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.80, 678.79 and 376.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.80, 678.79 and 376.39 is: 564.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.80 : 678.79 = 376.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.80/678.79 = 376.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.80x = 678.79 × 376.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.80x = 255,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,489.77/452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.24

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