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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.79, 676.52 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.79, 676.52 and 375.04 is: 561.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.79 : 676.52 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.79/676.52 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.79x = 676.52 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.79x = 253,722.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,722.44/451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.60

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