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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.32, 624.08 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.32, 624.08 and 312.44 is: 431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.32 : 624.08 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.32/624.08 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.32x = 624.08 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.32x = 194,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,987.56/452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.08

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