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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.71, 624.51 and 295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.71, 624.51 and 295.33 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.71 : 624.51 = 295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.71/624.51 = 295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.71x = 624.51 × 295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.71x = 184,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,436.54/452.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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