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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 622.53 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 622.53 and 274.05 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 622.53 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/622.53 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 622.53 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 170,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,604.35/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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