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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.99, 679.54 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.99, 679.54 and 329.97 is: 495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.99 : 679.54 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.99/679.54 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.99x = 679.54 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.99x = 224,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,227.81/452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.00

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