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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.50, 624.31 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.50, 624.31 and 286.92 is: 395.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.50 : 624.31 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.50/624.31 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.50x = 624.31 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.50x = 179,126.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,126.31/452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.86

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