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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 626.40 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 626.40 and 276.92 is: 382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 626.40 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/626.40 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 626.40 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 173,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,462.69/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.17

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