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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.32, 680.12 and 416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.32, 680.12 and 416.68 is: 626.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.32 : 680.12 = 416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.32/680.12 = 416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.32x = 680.12 × 416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.32x = 283,392.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,392.40/452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.53

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