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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.36, 677.07 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.36, 677.07 and 278.32 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.36 : 677.07 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.36/677.07 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.36x = 677.07 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.36x = 188,442.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,442.12/451.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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