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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.54, 620.43 and 444.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.54, 620.43 and 444.34 is: 609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.54 : 620.43 = 444.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.54/620.43 = 444.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.54x = 620.43 × 444.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.54x = 275,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,681.23/452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.19

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