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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.27, 623.90 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.27, 623.90 and 275.18 is: 379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.27 : 623.90 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.27/623.90 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.27x = 623.90 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.27x = 171,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,680.31/452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.60

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