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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.93, 625.03 and 278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.93, 625.03 and 278.17 is: 383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.93 : 625.03 = 278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.93/625.03 = 278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.93x = 625.03 × 278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.93x = 173,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,862.34/452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.87

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