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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.80, 731.70 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.80, 731.70 and 452.60 is: 678.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.80 : 731.70 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.80/731.70 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.80x = 731.70 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.80x = 331,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,167.42/487.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.90

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