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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 678 and 360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 678 and 360.24 is: 540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 678 = 360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/678 = 360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 678 × 360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 244,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,242.72/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.46

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