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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.05, 675.02 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.05, 675.02 and 374.16 is: 559.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.05 : 675.02 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.05/675.02 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.05x = 675.02 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.05x = 252,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,563.61/451.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.95

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