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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.73, 624.60 and 305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.73, 624.60 and 305.13 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.73 : 624.60 = 305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.73/624.60 = 305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.73x = 624.60 × 305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.73x = 190,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,584.20/452.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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