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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 624.90 and 295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 624.90 and 295.40 is: 407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 624.90 = 295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/624.90 = 295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 624.90 × 295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 184,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,595.46/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.71

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