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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 623.53 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 623.53 and 286.13 is: 394.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 623.53 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/623.53 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 623.53 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 178,407.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,407.44/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.65

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