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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.82, 676.71 and 275.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.82, 676.71 and 275.65 is: 412.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.82 : 676.71 = 275.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.82/676.71 = 275.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.82x = 676.71 × 275.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.82x = 186,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,535.11/451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.85

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