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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.26, 675.77 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.26, 675.77 and 364.38 is: 545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.26 : 675.77 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.26/675.77 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.26x = 675.77 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.26x = 246,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,235.25/451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.66

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