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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.67, 677.93 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.67, 677.93 and 278.37 is: 417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.67 : 677.93 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.67/677.93 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.67x = 677.93 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.67x = 188,713.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,713.98/451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.82

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