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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.49, 676.79 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.49, 676.79 and 191.57 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.49 : 676.79 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.49/676.79 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.49x = 676.79 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.49x = 129,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,648.32/451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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