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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.22, 623.88 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.22, 623.88 and 302.78 is: 417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.22 : 623.88 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.22/623.88 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.22x = 623.88 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.22x = 188,895.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,895.27/452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.71

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