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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 625.43 and 305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 625.43 and 305.22 is: 421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 625.43 = 305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/625.43 = 305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 625.43 × 305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 190,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,893.74/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.55

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