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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 676.87 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 676.87 and 278.28 is: 417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 676.87 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/676.87 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 676.87 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 188,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,358.69/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.18

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