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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.06, 677.46 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.06, 677.46 and 422.48 is: 633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.06 : 677.46 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.06/677.46 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.06x = 677.46 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.06x = 286,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,213.30/452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.13

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