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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 676.77 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 676.77 and 289.14 is: 433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 676.77 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/676.77 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 676.77 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 195,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,681.28/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.40

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