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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.22, 624.17 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.22, 624.17 and 295.04 is: 407.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.22 : 624.17 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.22/624.17 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.22x = 624.17 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.22x = 184,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,157.41/452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.23

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