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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.98, 625.29 and 287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.98, 625.29 and 287.17 is: 396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.98 : 625.29 = 287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.98/625.29 = 287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.98x = 625.29 × 287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.98x = 179,562.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,562.97/452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.41

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