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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.37, 624.39 and 294.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.37, 624.39 and 294.99 is: 407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.37 : 624.39 = 294.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.37/624.39 = 294.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.37x = 624.39 × 294.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.37x = 184,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,188.81/452.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.16

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