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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.08, 677.52 and 425.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.08, 677.52 and 425.61 is: 639.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.08 : 677.52 = 425.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.08/677.52 = 425.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.08x = 677.52 × 425.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.08x = 288,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,359.29/451.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.26

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