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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.30, 624.18 and 275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.30, 624.18 and 275.21 is: 379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.30 : 624.18 = 275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.30/624.18 = 275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.30x = 624.18 × 275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.30x = 171,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,780.58/452.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.79

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