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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.85, 624.78 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.85, 624.78 and 305.52 is: 421.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.85 : 624.78 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.85/624.78 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.85x = 624.78 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.85x = 190,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,882.79/452.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.51

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