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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.95, 637.58 and 452.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.95, 637.58 and 452.87 is: 623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.95 : 637.58 = 452.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.95/637.58 = 452.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.95x = 637.58 × 452.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.95x = 288,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,738.59/462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.69

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