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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 623.03 and 276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 623.03 and 276.89 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 623.03 = 276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/623.03 = 276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 623.03 × 276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 172,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,506.28/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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