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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 679.19 and 417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 679.19 and 417.15 is: 626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 679.19 = 417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/679.19 = 417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 679.19 × 417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 283,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,322.02/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.29

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