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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.06, 675.42 and 386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.06, 675.42 and 386.48 is: 578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.06 : 675.42 = 386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.06/675.42 = 386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.06x = 675.42 × 386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.06x = 261,034.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,034.94/451.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.71

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