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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 623.78 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 623.78 and 277.32 is: 382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 623.78 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/623.78 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 623.78 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 172,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,986.67/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.71

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