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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.13, 622.26 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.13, 622.26 and 276.48 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.13 : 622.26 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.13/622.26 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.13x = 622.26 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.13x = 172,042.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,042.44/451.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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