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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.95, 679.77 and 331.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.95, 679.77 and 331.53 is: 497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.95 : 679.77 = 331.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.95/679.77 = 331.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.95x = 679.77 × 331.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.95x = 225,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,360.67/452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.54

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