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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.32, 762.62 and 452.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.32, 762.62 and 452.59 is: 624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.32 : 762.62 = 452.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.32/762.62 = 452.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.32x = 762.62 × 452.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.32x = 345,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,150.02/552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.91

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