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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.47, 624.17 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.47, 624.17 and 286.62 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.47 : 624.17 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.47/624.17 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.47x = 624.17 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.47x = 178,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,899.73/452.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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