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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.17, 677.16 and 435.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.17, 677.16 and 435.24 is: 653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.17 : 677.16 = 435.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.17/677.16 = 435.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.17x = 677.16 × 435.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.17x = 294,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,727.12/451.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.25

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