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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.87, 676.77 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.87, 676.77 and 374.31 is: 560.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.87 : 676.77 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.87/676.77 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.87x = 676.77 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.87x = 253,320.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,320.38/451.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.61

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