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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 624.51 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 624.51 and 377.66 is: 522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 624.51 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/624.51 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 624.51 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 235,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,854.01/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.41

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