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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.89, 676.13 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.89, 676.13 and 276.24 is: 413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.89 : 676.13 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.89/676.13 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.89x = 676.13 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.89x = 186,774.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,774.46/451.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.32

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