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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 623.89 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 623.89 and 275.01 is: 379.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 623.89 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/623.89 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 623.89 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 171,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,575.99/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.48

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