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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 676.22 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 676.22 and 396.66 is: 594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 676.22 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/676.22 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 676.22 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 268,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,229.98/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.17

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