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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.32, 620.80 and 410.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.32, 620.80 and 410.81 is: 563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.32 : 620.80 = 410.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.32/620.80 = 410.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.32x = 620.80 × 410.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.32x = 255,026.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,026.72/452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.82

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