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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.28, 852.42 and 452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.28, 852.42 and 452.92 is: 624.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.28 : 852.42 = 452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.28/852.42 = 452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.28x = 852.42 × 452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.28x = 386,078.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,078.07/618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.44

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