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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.41, 641.42 and 452.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.41, 641.42 and 452.09 is: 623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.41 : 641.42 = 452.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.41/641.42 = 452.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.41x = 641.42 × 452.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.41x = 289,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,974.10/465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.05

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