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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.03, 626.65 and 427.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.03, 626.65 and 427.39 is: 592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.03 : 626.65 = 427.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.03/626.65 = 427.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.03x = 626.65 × 427.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.03x = 267,821.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,821.31/452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.49

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