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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 624.51 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 624.51 and 278.01 is: 383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 624.51 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/624.51 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 624.51 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 173,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,620.03/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.52

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