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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.34, 625.26 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.34, 625.26 and 322.20 is: 445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.34 : 625.26 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.34/625.26 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.34x = 625.26 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.34x = 201,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,458.77/452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.37

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