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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.81, 674.78 and 438.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.81, 674.78 and 438.12 is: 652.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.81 : 674.78 = 438.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.81/674.78 = 438.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.81x = 674.78 × 438.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.81x = 295,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,632.42/452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.88

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