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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.08, 624.11 and 294.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.08, 624.11 and 294.94 is: 407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.08 : 624.11 = 294.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.08/624.11 = 294.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.08x = 624.11 × 294.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.08x = 184,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,074.31/452.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.17

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