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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.53, 624.99 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.53, 624.99 and 305.56 is: 422.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.53 : 624.99 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.53/624.99 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.53x = 624.99 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.53x = 190,971.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,971.94/452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.01

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