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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.74, 625.12 and 400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.74, 625.12 and 400.34 is: 552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.74 : 625.12 = 400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.74/625.12 = 400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.74x = 625.12 × 400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.74x = 250,261.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,261.10/452.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.77

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