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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 622.41 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 622.41 and 276.36 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 622.41 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/622.41 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 622.41 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 172,009.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,009.23/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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