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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.95, 776.39 and 452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.95, 776.39 and 452.39 is: 623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.95 : 776.39 = 452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.95/776.39 = 452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.95x = 776.39 × 452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.95x = 351,224.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,224.93/562.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.90

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