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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.52, 624.78 and 321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.52, 624.78 and 321.30 is: 443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.52 : 624.78 = 321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.52/624.78 = 321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.52x = 624.78 × 321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.52x = 200,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,741.81/452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.61

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