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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 623.40 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 623.40 and 403.02 is: 554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 623.40 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/623.40 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 623.40 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 251,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,242.67/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.99

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