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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.26, 623.64 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.26, 623.64 and 277.48 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.26 : 623.64 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.26/623.64 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.26x = 623.64 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.26x = 173,047.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,047.63/452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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