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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.48, 623.52 and 383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.48, 623.52 and 383.36 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.48 : 623.52 = 383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.48/623.52 = 383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.48x = 623.52 × 383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.48x = 239,032.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,032.63/452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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