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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.59, 718.56 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.59, 718.56 and 452.88 is: 675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.59 : 718.56 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.59/718.56 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.59x = 718.56 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.59x = 325,421.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,421.45/481.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.72

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