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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.47, 663.17 and 452.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.47, 663.17 and 452.93 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.47 : 663.17 = 452.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.47/663.17 = 452.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.47x = 663.17 × 452.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.47x = 300,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,364.01/481.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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