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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.02, 623.80 and 274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.02, 623.80 and 274.95 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.02 : 623.80 = 274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.02/623.80 = 274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.02x = 623.80 × 274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.02x = 171,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,513.81/452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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