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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.17, 623.89 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.17, 623.89 and 265.62 is: 366.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.17 : 623.89 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.17/623.89 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.17x = 623.89 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.17x = 165,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,717.66/452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.49

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