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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 623.99 and 312.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 623.99 and 312.31 is: 430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 623.99 = 312.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/623.99 = 312.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 623.99 × 312.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 194,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,878.32/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.98

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