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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.65, 676.44 and 287.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.65, 676.44 and 287.11 is: 430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.65 : 676.44 = 287.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.65/676.44 = 287.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.65x = 676.44 × 287.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.65x = 194,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,212.69/451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.01

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