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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 675.68 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 675.68 and 385.83 is: 577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 675.68 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/675.68 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 675.68 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 260,694.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,694.24/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.81

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