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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 676.92 and 433.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 676.92 and 433.36 is: 650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 676.92 = 433.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/676.92 = 433.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 676.92 × 433.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 293,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,350.05/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.27

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