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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.46, 624.42 and 305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.46, 624.42 and 305.22 is: 421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.46 : 624.42 = 305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.46/624.42 = 305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.46x = 624.42 × 305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.46x = 190,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,585.47/452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.22

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