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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 625.27 and 303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 625.27 and 303.85 is: 419.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 625.27 = 303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/625.27 = 303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 625.27 × 303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 189,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,988.88/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.46

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