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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.33, 622.81 and 274.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.33, 622.81 and 274.31 is: 378.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.33 : 622.81 = 274.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.33/622.81 = 274.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.33x = 622.81 × 274.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.33x = 170,843.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,843.01/451.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.53

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