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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 676.40 and 382.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 676.40 and 382.80 is: 573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 676.40 = 382.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/676.40 = 382.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 676.40 × 382.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 258,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,925.92/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.25

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