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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.37, 676.86 and 373.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.37, 676.86 and 373.46 is: 560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.37 : 676.86 = 373.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.37/676.86 = 373.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.37x = 676.86 × 373.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.37x = 252,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,779.16/451.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.02

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