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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.43, 624.24 and 415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.43, 624.24 and 415.59 is: 573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.43 : 624.24 = 415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.43/624.24 = 415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.43x = 624.24 × 415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.43x = 259,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,427.90/452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.41

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