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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 623.70 and 265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 623.70 and 265.45 is: 366.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 623.70 = 265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/623.70 = 265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 623.70 × 265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 165,561.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,561.17/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.23

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