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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.89, 623.43 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.89, 623.43 and 276.93 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.89 : 623.43 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.89/623.43 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.89x = 623.43 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.89x = 172,646.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,646.47/451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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