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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 625.14 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 625.14 and 284.94 is: 393.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 625.14 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/625.14 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 625.14 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 178,127.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,127.39/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.27

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