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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.93, 624.58 and 442.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.93, 624.58 and 442.87 is: 610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.93 : 624.58 = 442.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.93/624.58 = 442.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.93x = 624.58 × 442.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.93x = 276,605.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,605.08/452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.71

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