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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 677.52 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 677.52 and 394.44 is: 591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 677.52 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/677.52 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 677.52 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 267,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,240.99/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.82

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