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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.41, 677.13 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.41, 677.13 and 391.86 is: 587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.41 : 677.13 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.41/677.13 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.41x = 677.13 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.41x = 265,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,340.16/451.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.80

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