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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 637.71 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 637.71 and 452.52 is: 622.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 637.71 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/637.71 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 637.71 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 288,576.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,576.53/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.66

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