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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 624.42 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 624.42 and 305.28 is: 421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 624.42 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/624.42 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 624.42 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 190,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,622.94/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.16

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