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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 677.23 and 405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 677.23 and 405.46 is: 607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 677.23 = 405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/677.23 = 405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 677.23 × 405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 274,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,589.51/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.01

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