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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.86, 626.67 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.86, 626.67 and 452.97 is: 621.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.86 : 626.67 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.86/626.67 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.86x = 626.67 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.86x = 283,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,862.71/456.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.33

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