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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.12, 623.50 and 286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.12, 623.50 and 286.04 is: 394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.12 : 623.50 = 286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.12/623.50 = 286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.12x = 623.50 × 286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.12x = 178,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,345.94/452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.47

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