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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.20, 624.26 and 304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.20, 624.26 and 304.84 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.20 : 624.26 = 304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.20/624.26 = 304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.20x = 624.26 × 304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.20x = 190,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,299.42/452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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