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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.46, 677.17 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.46, 677.17 and 259.22 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.46 : 677.17 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.46/677.17 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.46x = 677.17 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.46x = 175,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,536.01/451.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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