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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.12, 843.90 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.12, 843.90 and 452.50 is: 679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.12 : 843.90 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.12/843.90 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.12x = 843.90 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.12x = 381,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,864.75/562.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.33

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