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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.29, 676.52 and 374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.29, 676.52 and 374.74 is: 561.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.29 : 676.52 = 374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.29/676.52 = 374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.29x = 676.52 × 374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.29x = 253,520.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,520.04/451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.77

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