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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 622.08 and 372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 622.08 and 372.68 is: 512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 622.08 = 372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/622.08 = 372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 622.08 × 372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 231,836.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,836.77/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.91

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