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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.54, 867.12 and 452.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.54, 867.12 and 452.58 is: 625.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.54 : 867.12 = 452.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.54/867.12 = 452.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.54x = 867.12 × 452.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.54x = 392,441.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,441.17/627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.36

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