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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 622.60 and 276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 622.60 and 276.73 is: 381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 622.60 = 276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/622.60 = 276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 622.60 × 276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 172,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,292.10/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.70

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