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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.48, 679.13 and 423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.48, 679.13 and 423.32 is: 635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.48 : 679.13 = 423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.48/679.13 = 423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.48x = 679.13 × 423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.48x = 287,487.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,487.20/452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.36

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