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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 622.86 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 622.86 and 276.88 is: 381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 622.86 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/622.86 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 622.86 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 172,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,457.48/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.68

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