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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 675.60 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 675.60 and 379.35 is: 566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 675.60 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/675.60 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 675.60 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 256,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,288.86/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.70

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