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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 622.42 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 622.42 and 276.38 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 622.42 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/622.42 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 622.42 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 172,024.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,024.44/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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