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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 622.98 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 622.98 and 277.11 is: 382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 622.98 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/622.98 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 622.98 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 172,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,633.99/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.18

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