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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 623.59 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 623.59 and 312.08 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 623.59 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/623.59 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 623.59 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 194,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,606.07/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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