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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 624.26 and 303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 624.26 and 303.17 is: 418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 624.26 = 303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/624.26 = 303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 624.26 × 303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 189,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,254.54/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.14

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