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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 674.01 and 396.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 674.01 and 396.86 is: 592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 674.01 = 396.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/674.01 = 396.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 674.01 × 396.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 267,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,484.24/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.40

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