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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 624.26 and 305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 624.26 and 305.27 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 624.26 = 305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/624.26 = 305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 624.26 × 305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 190,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,563.20/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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