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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.22, 624.14 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.22, 624.14 and 286.38 is: 395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.22 : 624.14 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.22/624.14 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.22x = 624.14 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.22x = 178,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,739.78/452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.25

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