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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.56, 624.60 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.56, 624.60 and 275.64 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.56 : 624.60 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.56/624.60 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.56x = 624.60 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.56x = 172,164.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,164.74/452.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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