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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 624.69 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 624.69 and 277.80 is: 383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 624.69 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/624.69 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 624.69 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 173,538.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,538.88/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.29

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