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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482.16, 719.45 and 452.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482.16, 719.45 and 452.77 is: 675.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482.16 : 719.45 = 452.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482.16/719.45 = 452.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482.16x = 719.45 × 452.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482.16x = 325,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,741.31/482.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.59

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