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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.49, 677.81 and 433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.49, 677.81 and 433.04 is: 650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.49 : 677.81 = 433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.49/677.81 = 433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.49x = 677.81 × 433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.49x = 293,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,521.62/451.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.11

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