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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 633.61 and 452.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 633.61 and 452.05 is: 621.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 633.61 = 452.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/633.61 = 452.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 633.61 × 452.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 286,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,423.40/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.92

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