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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 937.51 and 452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 937.51 and 452.80 is: 678.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 937.51 = 452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/937.51 = 452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 937.51 × 452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 424,504.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,504.53/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.60

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