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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 677.09 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 677.09 and 191.46 is: 287.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 677.09 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/677.09 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 677.09 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 129,638.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,638.67/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.15

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