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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.74, 678.85 and 414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.74, 678.85 and 414.04 is: 620.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.74 : 678.85 = 414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.74/678.85 = 414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.74x = 678.85 × 414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.74x = 281,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,072.02/452.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.83

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