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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 624.17 and 305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 624.17 and 305.24 is: 421.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 624.17 = 305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/624.17 = 305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 624.17 × 305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 190,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,517.00/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.35

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