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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 623.79 and 277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 623.79 and 277.36 is: 382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 623.79 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/623.79 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 623.79 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 173,014.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,014.39/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.78

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