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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 624.33 and 297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 624.33 and 297.30 is: 410.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 624.33 = 297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/624.33 = 297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 624.33 × 297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 185,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,613.31/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.56

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