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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.04, 623.52 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.04, 623.52 and 286.08 is: 394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.04 : 623.52 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.04/623.52 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.04x = 623.52 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.04x = 178,376.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,376.60/452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.60

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