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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.93, 623.62 and 274.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.93, 623.62 and 274.97 is: 379.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.93 : 623.62 = 274.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.93/623.62 = 274.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.93x = 623.62 × 274.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.93x = 171,477.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,477.71/451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.43

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