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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 622.74 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 622.74 and 276.57 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 622.74 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/622.74 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 622.74 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 172,231.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,231.20/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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