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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.50, 623.59 and 407.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.50, 623.59 and 407.77 is: 561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.50 : 623.59 = 407.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.50/623.59 = 407.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.50x = 623.59 × 407.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.50x = 254,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,278.72/452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.95

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