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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.67, 624.53 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.67, 624.53 and 275.57 is: 380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.67 : 624.53 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.67/624.53 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.67x = 624.53 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.67x = 172,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,097.23/452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.18

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