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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.46, 865.83 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.46, 865.83 and 452.50 is: 624.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.46 : 865.83 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.46/865.83 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.46x = 865.83 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.46x = 391,788.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,788.08/627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.40

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