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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.54, 837.92 and 452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.54, 837.92 and 452.02 is: 623.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.54 : 837.92 = 452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.54/837.92 = 452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.54x = 837.92 × 452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.54x = 378,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,756.60/607.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.43

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