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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 622.95 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 622.95 and 276.98 is: 381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 622.95 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/622.95 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 622.95 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 172,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,544.69/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.94

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