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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.53, 624.31 and 275.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.53, 624.31 and 275.35 is: 379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.53 : 624.31 = 275.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.53/624.31 = 275.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.53x = 624.31 × 275.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.53x = 171,904.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,904.00/452.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.87

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