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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.13, 623.83 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.13, 623.83 and 286.54 is: 395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.13 : 623.83 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.13/623.83 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.13x = 623.83 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.13x = 178,749.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,749.70/452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.35

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