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