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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.46, 624.28 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.46, 624.28 and 265.88 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.46 : 624.28 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.46/624.28 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.46x = 624.28 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.46x = 165,983.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,983.57/452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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