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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 675.60 and 258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 675.60 and 258.16 is: 386.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 675.60 = 258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/675.60 = 258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 675.60 × 258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 174,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,412.90/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.62

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