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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.92, 751.62 and 452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.92, 751.62 and 452.12 is: 623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.92 : 751.62 = 452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.92/751.62 = 452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.92x = 751.62 × 452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.92x = 339,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,822.43/544.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.62

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