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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.77, 624.59 and 305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.77, 624.59 and 305.15 is: 420.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.77 : 624.59 = 305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.77/624.59 = 305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.77x = 624.59 × 305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.77x = 190,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,590.13/452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.94

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