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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.24, 923.46 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.24, 923.46 and 452.46 is: 679.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.24 : 923.46 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.24/923.46 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.24x = 923.46 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.24x = 417,828.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,828.71/615.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.13

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