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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 624.24 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 624.24 and 403.20 is: 556.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 624.24 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/624.24 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 624.24 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 251,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,693.57/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.06

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