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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.22, 623.95 and 275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.22, 623.95 and 275.30 is: 379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.22 : 623.95 = 275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.22/623.95 = 275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.22x = 623.95 × 275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.22x = 171,768.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,768.94/452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.84

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