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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 676.26 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 676.26 and 286.38 is: 429.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 676.26 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/676.26 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 676.26 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 193,667.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,667.34/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.34

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