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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 623.90 and 302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 623.90 and 302.84 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 623.90 = 302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/623.90 = 302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 623.90 × 302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 188,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,941.85/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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