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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 676.62 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 676.62 and 277.83 is: 416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 676.62 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/676.62 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 676.62 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 187,985.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,985.33/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.41

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