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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.99, 679.51 and 329.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.99, 679.51 and 329.98 is: 494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.99 : 679.51 = 329.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.99/679.51 = 329.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.99x = 679.51 × 329.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.99x = 224,219.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,219.66/452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.98

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