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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.64, 677.49 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.64, 677.49 and 191.39 is: 287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.64 : 677.49 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.64/677.49 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.64x = 677.49 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.64x = 129,661.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,661.42/451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.09

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