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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.16, 676.26 and 288.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.16, 676.26 and 288.89 is: 433.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.16 : 676.26 = 288.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.16/676.26 = 288.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.16x = 676.26 × 288.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.16x = 195,361.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,361.37/451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.02

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