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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.32, 677.88 and 387.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.32, 677.88 and 387.78 is: 581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.32 : 677.88 = 387.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.32/677.88 = 387.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.32x = 677.88 × 387.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.32x = 262,868.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,868.31/452.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.16

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