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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 679.44 and 338.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 679.44 and 338.69 is: 508.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 679.44 = 338.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/679.44 = 338.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 679.44 × 338.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 230,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,116.14/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.12

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