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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 623.83 and 277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 623.83 and 277.45 is: 382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 623.83 = 277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/623.83 = 277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 623.83 × 277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 173,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,081.63/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.92

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