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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.82, 679.38 and 416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.82, 679.38 and 416.58 is: 625.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.82 : 679.38 = 416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.82/679.38 = 416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.82x = 679.38 × 416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.82x = 283,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,016.12/452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.01

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