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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.48, 624.20 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.48, 624.20 and 305.12 is: 420.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.48 : 624.20 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.48/624.20 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.48x = 624.20 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.48x = 190,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,455.90/452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.92

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