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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.79, 624.95 and 378.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.79, 624.95 and 378.98 is: 523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.79 : 624.95 = 378.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.79/624.95 = 378.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.79x = 624.95 × 378.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.79x = 236,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,838.53/452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.06

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