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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 624.38 and 286.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 624.38 and 286.47 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 624.38 = 286.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/624.38 = 286.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 624.38 × 286.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 178,864.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,864.71/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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