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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 624.41 and 312.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 624.41 and 312.90 is: 431.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 624.41 = 312.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/624.41 = 312.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 624.41 × 312.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 195,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,377.89/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.64

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