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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.38, 928.25 and 452.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.38, 928.25 and 452.49 is: 624.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.38 : 928.25 = 452.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.38/928.25 = 452.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.38x = 928.25 × 452.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.38x = 420,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,023.84/672.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.68

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