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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.19, 624.47 and 386.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.19, 624.47 and 386.31 is: 533.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.19 : 624.47 = 386.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.19/624.47 = 386.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.19x = 624.47 × 386.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.19x = 241,237.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,237.07/452.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.49

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