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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.67, 624.74 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.67, 624.74 and 275.74 is: 380.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.67 : 624.74 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.67/624.74 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.67x = 624.74 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.67x = 172,266.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,266.07/452.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.55

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