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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 674.94 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 674.94 and 277.48 is: 415.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 674.94 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/674.94 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 674.94 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 187,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,282.35/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.04

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