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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.14, 852.46 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.14, 852.46 and 452.50 is: 624.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.14 : 852.46 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.14/852.46 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.14x = 852.46 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.14x = 385,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,734.89/618.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.02

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