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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.79, 623.52 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.79, 623.52 and 277.03 is: 382.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.79 : 623.52 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.79/623.52 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.79x = 623.52 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.79x = 172,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,733.75/451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.33

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