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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 675.15 and 417.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 675.15 and 417.99 is: 623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 675.15 = 417.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/675.15 = 417.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 675.15 × 417.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 282,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,205.95/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.96

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