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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 623.52 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 623.52 and 296.96 is: 409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 623.52 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/623.52 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 623.52 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 185,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,160.50/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.50

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