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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 624.88 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 624.88 and 278.16 is: 383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 624.88 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/624.88 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 624.88 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 173,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,816.62/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.80

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