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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.15, 624.15 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.15, 624.15 and 304.50 is: 420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.15 : 624.15 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.15/624.15 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.15x = 624.15 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.15x = 190,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,053.68/452.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.34

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