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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 677.45 and 435.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 677.45 and 435.29 is: 652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 677.45 = 435.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/677.45 = 435.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 677.45 × 435.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 294,884.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,884.91/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.20

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