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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 623.92 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 623.92 and 406.52 is: 560.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 623.92 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/623.92 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 623.92 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 253,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,635.96/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.60

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