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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 623.72 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 623.72 and 286.56 is: 395.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 623.72 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/623.72 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 623.72 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 178,733.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,733.20/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.04

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