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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.10, 676.46 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.10, 676.46 and 191.04 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.10 : 676.46 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.10/676.46 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.10x = 676.46 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.10x = 129,230.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,230.92/451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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