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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.58, 677.76 and 408.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.58, 677.76 and 408.75 is: 612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.58 : 677.76 = 408.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.58/677.76 = 408.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.58x = 677.76 × 408.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.58x = 277,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,034.40/452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.13

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