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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 624.54 and 278.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 624.54 and 278.02 is: 383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 624.54 = 278.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/624.54 = 278.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 624.54 × 278.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 173,634.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,634.61/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.77

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