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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.96, 623.70 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.96, 623.70 and 277.21 is: 382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.96 : 623.70 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.96/623.70 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.96x = 623.70 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.96x = 172,895.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,895.88/451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.55

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