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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.23, 623.85 and 277.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.23, 623.85 and 277.67 is: 383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.23 : 623.85 = 277.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.23/623.85 = 277.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.23x = 623.85 × 277.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.23x = 173,224.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,224.43/452.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.04

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