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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 624.54 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 624.54 and 297.32 is: 410.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 624.54 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/624.54 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 624.54 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 185,688.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,688.23/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.49

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