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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.96, 624.94 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.96, 624.94 and 266.51 is: 367.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.96 : 624.94 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.96/624.94 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.96x = 624.94 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.96x = 166,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,551.43/452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.70

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