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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 752.52 and 452.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 752.52 and 452.32 is: 675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 752.52 = 452.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/752.52 = 452.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 752.52 × 452.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 340,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,379.85/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.14

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