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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.81, 625.19 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.81, 625.19 and 278.46 is: 384.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.81 : 625.19 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.81/625.19 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.81x = 625.19 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.81x = 174,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,089.02/452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.46

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