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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.17, 624.11 and 277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.17, 624.11 and 277.66 is: 383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.17 : 624.11 = 277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.17/624.11 = 277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.17x = 624.11 × 277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.17x = 173,285.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,285.87/452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.24

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