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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 676.22 and 397.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 676.22 and 397.48 is: 595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 676.22 = 397.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/676.22 = 397.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 676.22 × 397.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 268,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,783.93/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.66

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