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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 676.80 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 676.80 and 373.92 is: 560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 676.80 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/676.80 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 676.80 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 253,069.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,069.06/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.28

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