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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.48, 677.63 and 278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.48, 677.63 and 278.66 is: 417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.48 : 677.63 = 278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.48/677.63 = 278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.48x = 677.63 × 278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.48x = 188,830.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,830.77/452.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.33

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