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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.31, 676.94 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.31, 676.94 and 278.01 is: 417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.31 : 676.94 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.31/676.94 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.31x = 676.94 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.31x = 188,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,194.70/451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.00

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