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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.58, 631.45 and 452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.58, 631.45 and 452.39 is: 620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.58 : 631.45 = 452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.58/631.45 = 452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.58x = 631.45 × 452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.58x = 285,661.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,661.67/460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.22

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