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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.80, 624.63 and 278.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.80, 624.63 and 278.11 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.80 : 624.63 = 278.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.80/624.63 = 278.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.80x = 624.63 × 278.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.80x = 173,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,715.85/452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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