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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 676.83 and 408.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 676.83 and 408.87 is: 612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 676.83 = 408.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/676.83 = 408.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 676.83 × 408.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 276,732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,732.10/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.10

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