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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.53, 852.98 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.53, 852.98 and 452.88 is: 624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.53 : 852.98 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.53/852.98 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.53x = 852.98 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.53x = 386,295.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,295.32/618.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.54

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