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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.78, 677.46 and 364.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.78, 677.46 and 364.90 is: 547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.78 : 677.46 = 364.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.78/677.46 = 364.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.78x = 677.46 × 364.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.78x = 247,205.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,205.15/451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.18

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