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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 623 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 623 and 276.72 is: 381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 623 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/623 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 623 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 172,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,396.56/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.92

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