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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.90, 676.47 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.90, 676.47 and 373.12 is: 558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.90 : 676.47 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.90/676.47 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.90x = 676.47 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.90x = 252,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,404.49/451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.54

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