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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.77, 677.81 and 337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.77, 677.81 and 337.72 is: 505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.77 : 677.81 = 337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.77/677.81 = 337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.77x = 677.81 × 337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.77x = 228,906.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,906.60/452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.57

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