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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.43, 624.47 and 405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.43, 624.47 and 405.72 is: 559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.43 : 624.47 = 405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.43/624.47 = 405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.43x = 624.47 × 405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.43x = 253,357.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,357.94/452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.99

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