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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.20, 610.95 and 452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.20, 610.95 and 452.20 is: 610.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.20 : 610.95 = 452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.20/610.95 = 452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.20x = 610.95 × 452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.20x = 276,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,271.59/452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.95

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