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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 631.12 and 452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 631.12 and 452.12 is: 619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 631.12 = 452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/631.12 = 452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 631.12 × 452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 285,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,341.97/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.88

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