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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 623.08 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 623.08 and 276.88 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 623.08 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/623.08 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 623.08 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 172,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,518.39/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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