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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.57, 624.63 and 286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.57, 624.63 and 286.67 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.57 : 624.63 = 286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.57/624.63 = 286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.57x = 624.63 × 286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.57x = 179,062.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,062.68/452.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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