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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 674.67 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 674.67 and 391.08 is: 584.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 674.67 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/674.67 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 674.67 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 263,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,849.94/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.00

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