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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 624.46 and 446.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 624.46 and 446.08 is: 616.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 624.46 = 446.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/624.46 = 446.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 624.46 × 446.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 278,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,559.12/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.09

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