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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.89, 624.99 and 278.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.89, 624.99 and 278.23 is: 383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.89 : 624.99 = 278.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.89/624.99 = 278.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.89x = 624.99 × 278.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.89x = 173,890.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,890.97/452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.96

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