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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 676.22 and 258.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 676.22 and 258.75 is: 387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 676.22 = 258.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/676.22 = 258.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 676.22 × 258.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 174,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,970.63/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.51

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