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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 642.32 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 642.32 and 452.80 is: 619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 642.32 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/642.32 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 642.32 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 290,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,842.50/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.87

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