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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.03, 675.38 and 386.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.03, 675.38 and 386.45 is: 578.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.03 : 675.38 = 386.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.03/675.38 = 386.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.03x = 675.38 × 386.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.03x = 260,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,995.29/451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.67

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