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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.35, 676.76 and 382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.35, 676.76 and 382.91 is: 574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.35 : 676.76 = 382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.35/676.76 = 382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.35x = 676.76 × 382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.35x = 259,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,132.87/451.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.13

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