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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.67, 677.51 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.67, 677.51 and 386.24 is: 579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.67 : 677.51 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.67/677.51 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.67x = 677.51 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.67x = 261,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,679.53/451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.36

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