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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 624.24 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 624.24 and 305.16 is: 421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 624.24 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/624.24 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 624.24 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 190,493.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,493.08/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.18

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