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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.27, 627.05 and 437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.27, 627.05 and 437.09 is: 606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.27 : 627.05 = 437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.27/627.05 = 437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.27x = 627.05 × 437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.27x = 274,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,071.96/452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.00

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