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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.81, 678 and 372.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.81, 678 and 372.62 is: 557.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.81 : 678 = 372.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.81/678 = 372.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.81x = 678 × 372.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.81x = 252,636.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,636.36/452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.93

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