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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 676.37 and 288.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 676.37 and 288.81 is: 432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 676.37 = 288.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/676.37 = 288.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 676.37 × 288.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 195,340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,340.98/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.53

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