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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 622.98 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 622.98 and 276.70 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 622.98 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/622.98 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 622.98 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 172,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,378.57/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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