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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.28, 622.50 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.28, 622.50 and 274.16 is: 378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.28 : 622.50 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.28/622.50 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.28x = 622.50 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.28x = 170,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,664.60/451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.18

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