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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.13, 624.03 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.13, 624.03 and 286.54 is: 395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.13 : 624.03 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.13/624.03 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.13x = 624.03 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.13x = 178,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,807.73/452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.48

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