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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.34, 675.39 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.34, 675.39 and 278.04 is: 416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.34 : 675.39 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.34/675.39 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.34x = 675.39 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.34x = 187,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,785.44/451.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.06

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