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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 676.38 and 386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 676.38 and 386.78 is: 579.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 676.38 = 386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/676.38 = 386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 676.38 × 386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 261,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,610.26/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.66

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