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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 676.89 and 434.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 676.89 and 434.22 is: 650.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 676.89 = 434.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/676.89 = 434.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 676.89 × 434.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 293,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,919.18/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.98

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