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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 676.34 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 676.34 and 258.66 is: 387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 676.34 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/676.34 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 676.34 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 174,942.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,942.10/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.37

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