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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.66, 624.72 and 424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.66, 624.72 and 424.86 is: 586.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.66 : 624.72 = 424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.66/624.72 = 424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.66x = 624.72 × 424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.66x = 265,418.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,418.54/452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.35

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