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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.17, 622.72 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.17, 622.72 and 276.66 is: 381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.17 : 622.72 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.17/622.72 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.17x = 622.72 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.17x = 172,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,281.72/451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.86

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