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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 624.88 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 624.88 and 278.32 is: 383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 624.88 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/624.88 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 624.88 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 173,916.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,916.60/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.99

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