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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 623.72 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 623.72 and 312.40 is: 430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 623.72 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/623.72 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 623.72 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 194,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,850.13/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.95

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