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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.84, 806.60 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.84, 806.60 and 451.20 is: 676.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.84 : 806.60 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.84/806.60 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.84x = 806.60 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.84x = 363,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,937.92/537.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.67

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