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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 626.27 and 276.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 626.27 and 276.71 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 626.27 = 276.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/626.27 = 276.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 626.27 × 276.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 173,290.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,290.66/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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