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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.95, 624.85 and 266.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.95, 624.85 and 266.43 is: 367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.95 : 624.85 = 266.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.95/624.85 = 266.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.95x = 624.85 × 266.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.95x = 166,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,475.78/452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.54

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