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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 623.44 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 623.44 and 274.64 is: 379.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 623.44 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/623.44 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 623.44 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 171,221.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,221.56/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.06

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