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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.20, 624.08 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.20, 624.08 and 275.12 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.20 : 624.08 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.20/624.08 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.20x = 624.08 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.20x = 171,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,696.89/452.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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