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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.02, 675.02 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.02, 675.02 and 385.40 is: 576.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.02 : 675.02 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.02/675.02 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.02x = 675.02 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.02x = 260,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,152.71/451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.81

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