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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 622.73 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 622.73 and 276.57 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 622.73 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/622.73 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 622.73 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 172,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,227.05/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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