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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.46, 622.94 and 274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.46, 622.94 and 274.45 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.46 : 622.94 = 274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.46/622.94 = 274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.46x = 622.94 × 274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.46x = 170,967.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,967.35/451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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