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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.10, 669.27 and 452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.10, 669.27 and 452.98 is: 623.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.10 : 669.27 = 452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.10/669.27 = 452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.10x = 669.27 × 452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.10x = 303,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,165.92/486.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.67

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