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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.90, 678.35 and 354.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.90, 678.35 and 354.73 is: 531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.90 : 678.35 = 354.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.90/678.35 = 354.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.90x = 678.35 × 354.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.90x = 240,631.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,631.10/452.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.31

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