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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 676.50 and 382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 676.50 and 382.42 is: 573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 676.50 = 382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/676.50 = 382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 676.50 × 382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 258,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,707.13/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.40

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