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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 623.59 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 623.59 and 373.91 is: 515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 623.59 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/623.59 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 623.59 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 233,166.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,166.54/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.54

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