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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 622.72 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 622.72 and 276.52 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 622.72 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/622.72 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 622.72 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 172,194.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,194.53/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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