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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 623.04 and 304.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 623.04 and 304.28 is: 419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 623.04 = 304.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/623.04 = 304.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 623.04 × 304.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 189,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,578.61/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.35

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