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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 625.16 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 625.16 and 306.24 is: 422.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 625.16 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/625.16 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 625.16 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 191,449.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,449.00/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.77

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