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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.89, 625.10 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.89, 625.10 and 275.85 is: 380.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.89 : 625.10 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.89/625.10 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.89x = 625.10 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.89x = 172,433.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,433.84/452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.74

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