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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 623.66 and 304.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 623.66 and 304.79 is: 420.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 623.66 = 304.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/623.66 = 304.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 623.66 × 304.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 190,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,080.69/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.43

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