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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.15, 677.03 and 288.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.15, 677.03 and 288.95 is: 433.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.15 : 677.03 = 288.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.15/677.03 = 288.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.15x = 677.03 × 288.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.15x = 195,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,622.99/451.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.61

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