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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 674.03 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 674.03 and 370.40 is: 552.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 674.03 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/674.03 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 674.03 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 249,658.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,658.27/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.59

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