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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.55, 622.94 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.55, 622.94 and 394.23 is: 542.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.55 : 622.94 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.55/622.94 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.55x = 622.94 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.55x = 245,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,581.64/452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.66

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