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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.06, 623.61 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.06, 623.61 and 274.94 is: 379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.06 : 623.61 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.06/623.61 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.06x = 623.61 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.06x = 171,456.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,456.89/452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.28

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