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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.62, 774.72 and 452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.62, 774.72 and 452.28 is: 622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.62 : 774.72 = 452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.62/774.72 = 452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.62x = 774.72 × 452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.62x = 350,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,390.36/562.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.78

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