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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 622.16 and 274.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 622.16 and 274.15 is: 378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 622.16 = 274.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/622.16 = 274.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 622.16 × 274.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 170,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,563.61/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.05

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