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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.70, 626.20 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.70, 626.20 and 276.64 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.70 : 626.20 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.70/626.20 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.70x = 626.20 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.70x = 173,231.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,231.97/453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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