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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.39, 677.43 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.39, 677.43 and 278.26 is: 417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.39 : 677.43 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.39/677.43 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.39x = 677.43 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.39x = 188,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,501.67/451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.60

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