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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 677.55 and 386.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 677.55 and 386.63 is: 580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 677.55 = 386.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/677.55 = 386.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 677.55 × 386.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 261,961.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,961.16/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.29

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