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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 625.01 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 625.01 and 266.45 is: 367.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 625.01 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/625.01 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 625.01 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 166,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,529.46/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.75

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