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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.55, 678.92 and 407.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.55, 678.92 and 407.19 is: 610.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.55 : 678.92 = 407.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.55/678.92 = 407.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.55x = 678.92 × 407.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.55x = 276,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,447.40/452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.87

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