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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.48, 677.46 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.48, 677.46 and 256.36 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.48 : 677.46 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.48/677.46 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.48x = 677.46 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.48x = 173,673.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,673.65/451.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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