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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 624.09 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 624.09 and 304.90 is: 420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 624.09 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/624.09 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 624.09 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 190,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,285.04/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.85

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