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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 624.52 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 624.52 and 286.93 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 624.52 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/624.52 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 624.52 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 179,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,193.52/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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