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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 624.36 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 624.36 and 275.63 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 624.36 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/624.36 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 624.36 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 172,089.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,089.91/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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