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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.19, 623.75 and 407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.19, 623.75 and 407.60 is: 562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.19 : 623.75 = 407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.19/623.75 = 407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.19x = 623.75 × 407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.19x = 254,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,240.50/452.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.24

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