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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.35, 676.08 and 374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.35, 676.08 and 374.13 is: 560.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.35 : 676.08 = 374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.35/676.08 = 374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.35x = 676.08 × 374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.35x = 252,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,941.81/451.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.41

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