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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.68, 640.71 and 452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.68, 640.71 and 452.72 is: 622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.68 : 640.71 = 452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.68/640.71 = 452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.68x = 640.71 × 452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.68x = 290,063.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,063.83/465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.88

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