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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 623.06 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 623.06 and 276.76 is: 382.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 623.06 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/623.06 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 623.06 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 172,438.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,438.09/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.07

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