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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.45, 624.69 and 284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.45, 624.69 and 284.48 is: 392.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.45 : 624.69 = 284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.45/624.69 = 284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.45x = 624.69 × 284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.45x = 177,708.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,708.69/452.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.77

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