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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.41, 623.78 and 332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.41, 623.78 and 332.73 is: 458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.41 : 623.78 = 332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.41/623.78 = 332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.41x = 623.78 × 332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.41x = 207,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,550.32/452.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.77

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