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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.82, 678.74 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.82, 678.74 and 324.18 is: 485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.82 : 678.74 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.82/678.74 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.82x = 678.74 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.82x = 220,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,033.93/452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.92

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