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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 676.38 and 427.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 676.38 and 427.24 is: 640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 676.38 = 427.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/676.38 = 427.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 676.38 × 427.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 288,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,976.59/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.41

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