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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 624.99 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 624.99 and 295.50 is: 407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 624.99 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/624.99 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 624.99 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 184,684.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,684.55/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.75

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