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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.58, 624.30 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.58, 624.30 and 328.08 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.58 : 624.30 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.58/624.30 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.58x = 624.30 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.58x = 204,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,820.34/452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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