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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.10, 677.01 and 386.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.10, 677.01 and 386.51 is: 580.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.10 : 677.01 = 386.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.10/677.01 = 386.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.10x = 677.01 × 386.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.10x = 261,667.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,667.75/451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.07

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