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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.04, 676.13 and 288.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.04, 676.13 and 288.45 is: 432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.04 : 676.13 = 288.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.04/676.13 = 288.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.04x = 676.13 × 288.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.04x = 195,028.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,028.26/451.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.40

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