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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.97, 678.45 and 349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.97, 678.45 and 349.50 is: 523.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.97 : 678.45 = 349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.97/678.45 = 349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.97x = 678.45 × 349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.97x = 237,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,118.28/452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.47

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