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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 623.28 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 623.28 and 373.42 is: 514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 623.28 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/623.28 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 623.28 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 232,745.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,745.22/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.42

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