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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 677.97 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 677.97 and 279.15 is: 419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 677.97 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/677.97 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 677.97 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 189,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,252.78/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.19

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