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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.09, 622.32 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.09, 622.32 and 273.93 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.09 : 622.32 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.09/622.32 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.09x = 622.32 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.09x = 170,472.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,472.12/451.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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