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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 623.92 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 623.92 and 302.92 is: 417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 623.92 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/623.92 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 623.92 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 188,997.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,997.85/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.80

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