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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 624.36 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 624.36 and 304.92 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 624.36 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/624.36 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 624.36 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 190,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,379.85/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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