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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.50, 677.31 and 191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.50, 677.31 and 191.62 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.50 : 677.31 = 191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.50/677.31 = 191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.50x = 677.31 × 191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.50x = 129,786.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,786.14/451.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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