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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.91, 625.05 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.91, 625.05 and 266.49 is: 367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.91 : 625.05 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.91/625.05 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.91x = 625.05 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.91x = 166,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,569.57/452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.78

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