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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.96, 702.52 and 452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.96, 702.52 and 452.14 is: 677.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.96 : 702.52 = 452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.96/702.52 = 452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.96x = 702.52 × 452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.96x = 317,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,637.39/468.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.32

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