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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 678.66 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 678.66 and 412.68 is: 618.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 678.66 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/678.66 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 678.66 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 280,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,069.41/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.58

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