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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.10, 622.60 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.10, 622.60 and 276.42 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.10 : 622.60 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.10/622.60 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.10x = 622.60 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.10x = 172,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,099.09/451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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