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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 626.06 and 276.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 626.06 and 276.78 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 626.06 = 276.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/626.06 = 276.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 626.06 × 276.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 173,283.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,283.93/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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