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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.58, 624.83 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.58, 624.83 and 295.48 is: 407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.58 : 624.83 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.58/624.83 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.58x = 624.83 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.58x = 184,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,624.77/452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.94

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