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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451, 676.14 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451, 676.14 and 433.72 is: 650.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451 : 676.14 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451/676.14 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451x = 676.14 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451x = 293,255.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,255.44/451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.23

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