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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 920.88 and 452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 920.88 and 452.40 is: 677.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 920.88 = 452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/920.88 = 452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 920.88 × 452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 416,606.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,606.11/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.28

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