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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.95, 624.77 and 378.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.95, 624.77 and 378.70 is: 522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.95 : 624.77 = 378.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.95/624.77 = 378.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.95x = 624.77 × 378.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.95x = 236,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,600.40/452.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.35

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