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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.93, 678.07 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.93, 678.07 and 409.69 is: 613.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.93 : 678.07 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.93/678.07 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.93x = 678.07 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.93x = 277,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,799.86/452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.35

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