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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 623.46 and 386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 623.46 and 386.84 is: 533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 623.46 = 386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/623.46 = 386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 623.46 × 386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 241,179.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,179.27/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.44

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