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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.51, 624.26 and 305.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.51, 624.26 and 305.09 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.51 : 624.26 = 305.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.51/624.26 = 305.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.51x = 624.26 × 305.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.51x = 190,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,450.84/452.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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