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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 675.91 and 378.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 675.91 and 378.53 is: 566.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 675.91 = 378.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/675.91 = 378.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 675.91 × 378.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 255,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,852.21/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.60

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