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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 624.14 and 277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 624.14 and 277.63 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 624.14 = 277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/624.14 = 277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 624.14 × 277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 173,278.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,278.08/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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