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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 623.22 and 277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 623.22 and 277.06 is: 382.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 623.22 = 277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/623.22 = 277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 623.22 × 277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 172,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,669.33/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.40

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