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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 677.20 and 369.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 677.20 and 369.45 is: 554.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 677.20 = 369.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/677.20 = 369.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 677.20 × 369.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 250,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,189.69/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.17

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