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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 624.65 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 624.65 and 286.68 is: 395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 624.65 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/624.65 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 624.65 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 179,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,074.66/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.62

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