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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.40, 677.30 and 433.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.40, 677.30 and 433.71 is: 650.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.40 : 677.30 = 433.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.40/677.30 = 433.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.40x = 677.30 × 433.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.40x = 293,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,751.52/451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.76

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