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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.93, 678.30 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.93, 678.30 and 387.13 is: 581.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.93 : 678.30 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.93/678.30 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.93x = 678.30 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.93x = 262,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,590.28/451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.04

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