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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 675.81 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 675.81 and 382.50 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 675.81 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/675.81 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 675.81 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 258,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,497.33/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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