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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.36, 630.44 and 452.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.36, 630.44 and 452.32 is: 620.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.36 : 630.44 = 452.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.36/630.44 = 452.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.36x = 630.44 × 452.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.36x = 285,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,160.62/459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.78

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