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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 623.16 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 623.16 and 276.78 is: 381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 623.16 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/623.16 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 623.16 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 172,478.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,478.22/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.96

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