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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 623.85 and 274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 623.85 and 274.98 is: 379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 623.85 = 274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/623.85 = 274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 623.85 × 274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 171,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,546.27/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.52

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