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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.32, 624.21 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.32, 624.21 and 304.70 is: 420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.32 : 624.21 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.32/624.21 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.32x = 624.21 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.32x = 190,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,192.52/452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.48

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