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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.82, 621.13 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.82, 621.13 and 448.92 is: 615.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.82 : 621.13 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.82/621.13 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.82x = 621.13 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.82x = 278,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,832.33/452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.78

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