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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 621.94 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 621.94 and 276.28 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 621.94 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/621.94 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 621.94 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 171,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,829.58/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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