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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.77, 678.41 and 414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.77, 678.41 and 414.94 is: 621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.77 : 678.41 = 414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.77/678.41 = 414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.77x = 678.41 × 414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.77x = 281,497.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,497.37/452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.73

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