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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 678.75 and 383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 678.75 and 383.52 is: 576.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 678.75 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/678.75 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 678.75 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 260,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,314.20/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.09

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