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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 675.84 and 374.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 675.84 and 374.07 is: 560.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 675.84 = 374.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/675.84 = 374.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 675.84 × 374.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 252,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,811.60/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.10

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