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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 675.98 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 675.98 and 377.66 is: 565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 675.98 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/675.98 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 675.98 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 255,290.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,290.61/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.75

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