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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.91, 624.85 and 275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.91, 624.85 and 275.80 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.91 : 624.85 = 275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.91/624.85 = 275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.91x = 624.85 × 275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.91x = 172,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,330.79/452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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