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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.89, 624.63 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.89, 624.63 and 286.94 is: 395.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.89 : 624.63 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.89/624.63 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.89x = 624.63 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.89x = 179,226.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,226.77/452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.74

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