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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 623.31 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 623.31 and 274.65 is: 379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 623.31 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/623.31 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 623.31 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 171,192.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,192.09/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.06

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