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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 624.59 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 624.59 and 275.52 is: 380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 624.59 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/624.59 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 624.59 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 172,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,085.66/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.18

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