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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 676.58 and 364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 676.58 and 364.84 is: 546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 676.58 = 364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/676.58 = 364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 676.58 × 364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 246,843.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,843.45/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.46

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