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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.60, 677.28 and 279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.60, 677.28 and 279.52 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.60 : 677.28 = 279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.60/677.28 = 279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.60x = 677.28 × 279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.60x = 189,313.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,313.31/451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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