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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 624.79 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 624.79 and 295.50 is: 407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 624.79 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/624.79 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 624.79 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 184,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,625.45/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.69

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