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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 681.26 and 452.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 681.26 and 452.75 is: 675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 681.26 = 452.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/681.26 = 452.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 681.26 × 452.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 308,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,434.79/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.15

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