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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.49, 624.50 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.49, 624.50 and 275.43 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.49 : 624.50 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.49/624.50 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.49x = 624.50 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.49x = 172,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,004.66/452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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