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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 624.53 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 624.53 and 275.87 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 624.53 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/624.53 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 624.53 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 172,289.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,289.09/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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