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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 623.48 and 294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 623.48 and 294.92 is: 406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 623.48 = 294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/623.48 = 294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 623.48 × 294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 183,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,875.62/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.67

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