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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.39, 624.04 and 294.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.39, 624.04 and 294.79 is: 406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.39 : 624.04 = 294.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.39/624.04 = 294.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.39x = 624.04 × 294.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.39x = 183,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,959.62/452.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.64

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