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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.46, 623.72 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.46, 623.72 and 277.50 is: 382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.46 : 623.72 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.46/623.72 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.46x = 623.72 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.46x = 173,080.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,080.91/452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.53

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