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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 623.76 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 623.76 and 275.22 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 623.76 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/623.76 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 623.76 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 171,671.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,671.23/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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