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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.48, 624.66 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.48, 624.66 and 286.86 is: 396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.48 : 624.66 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.48/624.66 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.48x = 624.66 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.48x = 179,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,189.97/452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.02

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