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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.85, 623.07 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.85, 623.07 and 440.70 is: 606.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.85 : 623.07 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.85/623.07 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.85x = 623.07 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.85x = 274,586.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,586.95/452.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.35

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