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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.82, 852.88 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.82, 852.88 and 452.80 is: 624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.82 : 852.88 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.82/852.88 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.82x = 852.88 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.82x = 386,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,184.06/618.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.07

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