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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 675.89 and 386.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 675.89 and 386.79 is: 579.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 675.89 = 386.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/675.89 = 386.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 675.89 × 386.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 261,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,427.49/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.18

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