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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 676.68 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 676.68 and 382 is: 573

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 676.68 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/676.68 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 676.68 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 258,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,491.76/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573

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