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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 676.04 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 676.04 and 278.48 is: 416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 676.04 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/676.04 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 676.04 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 188,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,263.62/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.73

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