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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 676.12 and 386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 676.12 and 386.52 is: 579.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 676.12 = 386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/676.12 = 386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 676.12 × 386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 261,333.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,333.90/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.04

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