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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 624.17 and 303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 624.17 and 303.57 is: 418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 624.17 = 303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/624.17 = 303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 624.17 × 303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 189,480.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,480.05/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.64

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