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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 623.46 and 277.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 623.46 and 277.24 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 623.46 = 277.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/623.46 = 277.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 623.46 × 277.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 172,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,848.05/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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