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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 676.64 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 676.64 and 278.18 is: 416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 676.64 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/676.64 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 676.64 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 188,227.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,227.72/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.43

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