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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.73, 677.36 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.73, 677.36 and 374.73 is: 561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.73 : 677.36 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.73/677.36 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.73x = 677.36 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.73x = 253,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,825.51/451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.90

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