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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 677.78 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 677.78 and 287.60 is: 431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 677.78 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/677.78 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 677.78 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 194,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,929.53/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.11

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