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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 625.03 and 305.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 625.03 and 305.83 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 625.03 = 305.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/625.03 = 305.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 625.03 × 305.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 191,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,152.92/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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