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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 677.36 and 414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 677.36 and 414.82 is: 621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 677.36 = 414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/677.36 = 414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 677.36 × 414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 280,984.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,984.36/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.40

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