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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.83, 677.70 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.83, 677.70 and 278.52 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.83 : 677.70 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.83/677.70 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.83x = 677.70 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.83x = 188,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,753.00/451.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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