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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 677.59 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 677.59 and 191.61 is: 287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 677.59 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/677.59 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 677.59 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 129,833.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,833.76/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.48

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