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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.33, 670.93 and 452.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.33, 670.93 and 452.94 is: 624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.33 : 670.93 = 452.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.33/670.93 = 452.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.33x = 670.93 × 452.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.33x = 303,891.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,891.03/486.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.87

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