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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.13, 623.95 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.13, 623.95 and 277.44 is: 382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.13 : 623.95 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.13/623.95 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.13x = 623.95 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.13x = 173,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,108.69/452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.87

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