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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 677.30 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 677.30 and 375.39 is: 562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 677.30 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/677.30 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 677.30 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 254,249.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,249.77/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.75

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