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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.95, 625.12 and 275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.95, 625.12 and 275.96 is: 380.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.95 : 625.12 = 275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.95/625.12 = 275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.95x = 625.12 × 275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.95x = 172,508.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,508.99/452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.86

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