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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.43, 624.33 and 277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.43, 624.33 and 277.77 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.43 : 624.33 = 277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.43/624.33 = 277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.43x = 624.33 × 277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.43x = 173,420.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,420.14/452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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