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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.31, 622.64 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.31, 622.64 and 274.16 is: 378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.31 : 622.64 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.31/622.64 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.31x = 622.64 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.31x = 170,699.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,699.87/451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.23

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