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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.35, 623.90 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.35, 623.90 and 328.42 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.35 : 623.90 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.35/623.90 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.35x = 623.90 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.35x = 204,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,902.84/452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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