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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.93, 677.78 and 392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.93, 677.78 and 392.27 is: 587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.93 : 677.78 = 392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.93/677.78 = 392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.93x = 677.78 × 392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.93x = 265,870.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,870.80/452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.00

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