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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.63, 677.57 and 191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.63, 677.57 and 191.65 is: 287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.63 : 677.57 = 191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.63/677.57 = 191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.63x = 677.57 × 191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.63x = 129,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,856.53/451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.53

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