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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 624.31 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 624.31 and 312.26 is: 431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 624.31 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/624.31 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 624.31 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 194,943.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,943.14/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.12

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