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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.91, 626.23 and 276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.91, 626.23 and 276.80 is: 381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.91 : 626.23 = 276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.91/626.23 = 276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.91x = 626.23 × 276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.91x = 173,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,340.46/453.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.88

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