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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 623.77 and 296.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 623.77 and 296.75 is: 409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 623.77 = 296.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/623.77 = 296.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 623.77 × 296.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 185,102.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,102.26/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.51

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