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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.72, 675.96 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.72, 675.96 and 379.36 is: 567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.72 : 675.96 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.72/675.96 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.72x = 675.96 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.72x = 256,432.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,432.19/451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.68

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