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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 676.32 and 288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 676.32 and 288.76 is: 432.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 676.32 = 288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/676.32 = 288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 676.32 × 288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 195,294.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,294.16/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.56

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