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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 677.22 and 379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 677.22 and 379.48 is: 568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 677.22 = 379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/677.22 = 379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 677.22 × 379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 256,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,991.45/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.77

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