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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 626 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 626 and 276.64 is: 381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 626 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/626 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 626 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 173,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,176.64/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.68

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