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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.26, 623.64 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.26, 623.64 and 294.72 is: 406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.26 : 623.64 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.26/623.64 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.26x = 623.64 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.26x = 183,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,799.18/452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.40

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