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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465, 701.52 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465, 701.52 and 452.04 is: 681.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465 : 701.52 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465/701.52 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465x = 701.52 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465x = 317,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,115.10/465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.97

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