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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.72, 624.50 and 295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.72, 624.50 and 295.15 is: 407.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.72 : 624.50 = 295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.72/624.50 = 295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.72x = 624.50 × 295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.72x = 184,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,319.24/452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.14

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