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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.24, 736.70 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.24, 736.70 and 452.25 is: 623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.24 : 736.70 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.24/736.70 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.24x = 736.70 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.24x = 333,170.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,170.31/534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.63

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