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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.14, 676.71 and 427.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.14, 676.71 and 427.45 is: 641.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.14 : 676.71 = 427.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.14/676.71 = 427.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.14x = 676.71 × 427.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.14x = 289,259.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,259.69/451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.18

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