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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.53, 624.38 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.53, 624.38 and 275.49 is: 380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.53 : 624.38 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.53/624.38 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.53x = 624.38 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.53x = 172,010.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,010.45/452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.11

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