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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.74, 626.20 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.74, 626.20 and 276.68 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.74 : 626.20 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.74/626.20 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.74x = 626.20 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.74x = 173,257.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,257.89/453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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