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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 677.60 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 677.60 and 289.32 is: 434.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 677.60 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/677.60 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 677.60 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 196,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,041.79/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.17

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