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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.62, 623.19 and 399.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.62, 623.19 and 399.39 is: 549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.62 : 623.19 = 399.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.62/623.19 = 399.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.62x = 623.19 × 399.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.62x = 248,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,895.85/452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.90

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