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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 676.38 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 676.38 and 277.58 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 676.38 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/676.38 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 676.38 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 187,749.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,749.56/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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