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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.62, 675.60 and 420.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.62, 675.60 and 420.52 is: 627.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.62 : 675.60 = 420.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.62/675.60 = 420.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.62x = 675.60 × 420.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.62x = 284,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,103.31/452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.69

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