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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.28, 674.76 and 436.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.28, 674.76 and 436.16 is: 652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.28 : 674.76 = 436.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.28/674.76 = 436.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.28x = 674.76 × 436.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.28x = 294,303.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,303.32/451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.15

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