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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.78, 624.85 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.78, 624.85 and 278.18 is: 383.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.78 : 624.85 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.78/624.85 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.78x = 624.85 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.78x = 173,816.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,816.95/452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.89

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