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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 624.54 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 624.54 and 277.75 is: 383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 624.54 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/624.54 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 624.54 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 173,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,465.99/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.40

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