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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.80, 679.56 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.80, 679.56 and 356.80 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.80 : 679.56 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.80/679.56 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.80x = 679.56 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.80x = 242,467.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,467.01/452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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