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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.04, 677.34 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.04, 677.34 and 278.28 is: 416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.04 : 677.34 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.04/677.34 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.04x = 677.34 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.04x = 188,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,490.18/452.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.98

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