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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.67, 624.48 and 265.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.67, 624.48 and 265.83 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.67 : 624.48 = 265.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.67/624.48 = 265.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.67x = 624.48 × 265.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.67x = 166,005.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,005.52/452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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