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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 676.08 and 428.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 676.08 and 428.76 is: 642.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 676.08 = 428.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/676.08 = 428.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 676.08 × 428.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 289,876.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,876.06/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.11

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