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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 675.89 and 354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 675.89 and 354.09 is: 530.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 675.89 = 354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/675.89 = 354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 675.89 × 354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 239,324.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,324.12/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.21

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