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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.98, 625.26 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.98, 625.26 and 305.56 is: 421.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.98 : 625.26 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.98/625.26 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.98x = 625.26 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.98x = 191,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,054.45/452.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.77

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