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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 679.56 and 345.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 679.56 and 345.32 is: 518.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 679.56 = 345.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/679.56 = 345.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 679.56 × 345.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 234,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,665.66/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.16

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