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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.79, 624.71 and 305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.79, 624.71 and 305.57 is: 421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.79 : 624.71 = 305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.79/624.71 = 305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.79x = 624.71 × 305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.79x = 190,894.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,894.96/452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.60

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