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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.93, 623.13 and 277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.93, 623.13 and 277.12 is: 382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.93 : 623.13 = 277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.93/623.13 = 277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.93x = 623.13 × 277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.93x = 172,681.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,681.79/451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.10

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