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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.22, 624.29 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.22, 624.29 and 303.09 is: 418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.22 : 624.29 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.22/624.29 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.22x = 624.29 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.22x = 189,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,214.54/452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.41

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