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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.51, 624.06 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.51, 624.06 and 312.86 is: 431.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.51 : 624.06 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.51/624.06 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.51x = 624.06 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.51x = 195,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,240.29/452.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.47

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