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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.74, 624.05 and 305.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.74, 624.05 and 305.11 is: 420.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.74 : 624.05 = 305.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.74/624.05 = 305.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.74x = 624.05 × 305.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.74x = 190,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,402.37/452.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.56

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