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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 625.05 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 625.05 and 305.82 is: 422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 625.05 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/625.05 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 625.05 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 191,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,152.79/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.33

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