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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 679.07 and 418.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 679.07 and 418.71 is: 628.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 679.07 = 418.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/679.07 = 418.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 679.07 × 418.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 284,333.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,333.40/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.33

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