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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.65, 626.00 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.65, 626.00 and 276.62 is: 381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.65 : 626.00 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.65/626.00 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.65x = 626.00 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.65x = 173,159.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,159.61/453.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.71

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