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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 624.16 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 624.16 and 304.50 is: 420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 624.16 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/624.16 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 624.16 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 190,056.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,056.72/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.35

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