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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 627.72 and 428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 627.72 and 428.16 is: 593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 627.72 = 428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/627.72 = 428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 627.72 × 428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 268,764.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,764.60/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.61

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