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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.43, 676.23 and 378.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.43, 676.23 and 378.10 is: 566.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.43 : 676.23 = 378.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.43/676.23 = 378.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.43x = 676.23 × 378.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.43x = 255,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,679.33/451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.37

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