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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 678.33 and 407.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 678.33 and 407.10 is: 610.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 678.33 = 407.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/678.33 = 407.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 678.33 × 407.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 276,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,148.14/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.81

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