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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.65, 624.80 and 266.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.65, 624.80 and 266.21 is: 367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.65 : 624.80 = 266.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.65/624.80 = 266.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.65x = 624.80 × 266.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.65x = 166,328.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,328.01/452.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.45

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