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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.02, 623.65 and 277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.02, 623.65 and 277.30 is: 382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.02 : 623.65 = 277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.02/623.65 = 277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.02x = 623.65 × 277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.02x = 172,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,938.15/452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.59

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