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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.99, 624.17 and 305.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.99, 624.17 and 305.37 is: 420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.99 : 624.17 = 305.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.99/624.17 = 305.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.99x = 624.17 × 305.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.99x = 190,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,601.27/452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.76

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