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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.61, 677.53 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.61, 677.53 and 276.11 is: 414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.61 : 677.53 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.61/677.53 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.61x = 677.53 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.61x = 187,072.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,072.31/451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.24

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