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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.60, 624.12 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.60, 624.12 and 387.04 is: 533.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.60 : 624.12 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.60/624.12 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.60x = 624.12 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.60x = 241,559.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,559.40/452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.71

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