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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 676.81 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 676.81 and 278.16 is: 417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 676.81 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/676.81 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 676.81 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 188,261.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,261.47/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.03

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