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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.67, 842.51 and 452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.67, 842.51 and 452.44 is: 677.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.67 : 842.51 = 452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.67/842.51 = 452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.67x = 842.51 × 452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.67x = 381,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,185.22/562.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.46

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