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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 624.24 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 624.24 and 277.88 is: 383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 624.24 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/624.24 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 624.24 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 173,460.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,460.69/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.05

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