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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.51, 675.52 and 396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.51, 675.52 and 396.23 is: 592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.51 : 675.52 = 396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.51/675.52 = 396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.51x = 675.52 × 396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.51x = 267,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,662.95/451.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.81

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