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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.46, 851.52 and 452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.46, 851.52 and 452.30 is: 678.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.46 : 851.52 = 452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.46/851.52 = 452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.46x = 851.52 × 452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.46x = 385,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,142.50/567.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.71

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