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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 624.69 and 312.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 624.69 and 312.83 is: 432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 624.69 = 312.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/624.69 = 312.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 624.69 × 312.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 195,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,421.77/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.01

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