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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.20, 622.44 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.20, 622.44 and 276.52 is: 381.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.20 : 622.44 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.20/622.44 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.20x = 622.44 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.20x = 172,117.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,117.11/451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.47

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