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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.10, 676.84 and 289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.10, 676.84 and 289.10 is: 433.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.10 : 676.84 = 289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.10/676.84 = 289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.10x = 676.84 × 289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.10x = 195,674.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,674.44/451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.77

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