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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.99, 625.15 and 275.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.99, 625.15 and 275.92 is: 380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.99 : 625.15 = 275.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.99/625.15 = 275.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.99x = 625.15 × 275.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.99x = 172,490.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,490.01/452.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.78

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