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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.67, 624.86 and 266.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.67, 624.86 and 266.28 is: 367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.67 : 624.86 = 266.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.67/624.86 = 266.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.67x = 624.86 × 266.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.67x = 166,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,387.72/452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.57

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