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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 677.52 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 677.52 and 386.88 is: 580.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 677.52 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/677.52 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 677.52 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 262,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,118.94/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.32

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