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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.62, 623.65 and 305.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.62, 623.65 and 305.00 is: 420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.62 : 623.65 = 305.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.62/623.65 = 305.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.62x = 623.65 × 305.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.62x = 190,209.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,209.37/452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.24

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