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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.50, 664.72 and 452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.50, 664.72 and 452.70 is: 624.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.50 : 664.72 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.50/664.72 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.50x = 664.72 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.50x = 300,918.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,918.74/481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.96

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