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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.52, 674.01 and 396.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.52, 674.01 and 396.85 is: 592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.52 : 674.01 = 396.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.52/674.01 = 396.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.52x = 674.01 × 396.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.52x = 267,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,477.50/451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.39

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