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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.99, 624.65 and 287.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.99, 624.65 and 287.21 is: 396.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.99 : 624.65 = 287.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.99/624.65 = 287.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.99x = 624.65 × 287.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.99x = 179,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,405.85/452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.05

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