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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.78, 623.17 and 276.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.78, 623.17 and 276.82 is: 381.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.78 : 623.17 = 276.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.78/623.17 = 276.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.78x = 623.17 × 276.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.78x = 172,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,505.92/451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.84

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