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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 624.81 and 278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 624.81 and 278.10 is: 383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 624.81 = 278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/624.81 = 278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 624.81 × 278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 173,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,759.66/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.78

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