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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.63, 623.33 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.63, 623.33 and 276.94 is: 382.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.63 : 623.33 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.63/623.33 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.63x = 623.33 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.63x = 172,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,625.01/451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.23

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