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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.40, 624.36 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.40, 624.36 and 409.20 is: 564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.40 : 624.36 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.40/624.36 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.40x = 624.36 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.40x = 255,488.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,488.11/452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.74

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