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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.45, 624.40 and 275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.45, 624.40 and 275.38 is: 380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.45 : 624.40 = 275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.45/624.40 = 275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.45x = 624.40 × 275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.45x = 171,947.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,947.15/452.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.04

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