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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 623.97 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 623.97 and 275.09 is: 379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 623.97 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/623.97 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 623.97 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 171,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,644.79/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.61

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