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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.49, 622.91 and 274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.49, 622.91 and 274.46 is: 378.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.49 : 622.91 = 274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.49/622.91 = 274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.49x = 622.91 × 274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.49x = 170,959.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,959.39/451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.66

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