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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.76, 677.36 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.76, 677.36 and 379.10 is: 568.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.76 : 677.36 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.76/677.36 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.76x = 677.36 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.76x = 256,787.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,787.18/451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.42

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