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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 623.88 and 304.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 623.88 and 304.95 is: 420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 623.88 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/623.88 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 623.88 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 190,251.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,251.04/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.80

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