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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 678.72 and 380.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 678.72 and 380.48 is: 570.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 678.72 = 380.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/678.72 = 380.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 678.72 × 380.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 258,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,239.39/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.27

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