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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 623.31 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 623.31 and 276.80 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 623.31 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/623.31 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 623.31 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 172,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,532.21/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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