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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 623.63 and 277.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 623.63 and 277.26 is: 382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 623.63 = 277.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/623.63 = 277.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 623.63 × 277.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 172,906.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,906.27/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.64

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