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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.97, 626.58 and 379.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.97, 626.58 and 379.17 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.97 : 626.58 = 379.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.97/626.58 = 379.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.97x = 626.58 × 379.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.97x = 237,580.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,580.34/452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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