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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 623.25 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 623.25 and 274.68 is: 378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 623.25 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/623.25 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 623.25 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 171,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,194.31/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.92

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