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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.46, 734.53 and 452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.46, 734.53 and 452.54 is: 676.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.46 : 734.53 = 452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.46/734.53 = 452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.46x = 734.53 × 452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.46x = 332,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,404.21/491.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.36

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