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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 677.79 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 677.79 and 254.44 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 677.79 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/677.79 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 677.79 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 172,455.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,455.62/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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