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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.59, 677.40 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.59, 677.40 and 365.43 is: 548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.59 : 677.40 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.59/677.40 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.59x = 677.40 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.59x = 247,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,542.28/451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.16

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