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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.66, 624.81 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.66, 624.81 and 305.27 is: 421.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.66 : 624.81 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.66/624.81 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.66x = 624.81 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.66x = 190,736.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,736.11/452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.36

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