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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.82, 676.01 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.82, 676.01 and 273.06 is: 408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.82 : 676.01 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.82/676.01 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.82x = 676.01 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.82x = 184,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,591.97/451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.55

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