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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 623.77 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 623.77 and 294.80 is: 406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 623.77 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/623.77 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 623.77 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 183,883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,883.54/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.68

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