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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 678.46 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 678.46 and 322.65 is: 483.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 678.46 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/678.46 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 678.46 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 218,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,905.12/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.40

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