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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 626.55 and 276.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 626.55 and 276.98 is: 382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 626.55 = 276.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/626.55 = 276.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 626.55 × 276.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 173,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,541.82/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.32

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