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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.65, 676.67 and 427.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.65, 676.67 and 427.35 is: 640.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.65 : 676.67 = 427.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.65/676.67 = 427.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.65x = 676.67 × 427.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.65x = 289,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,172.79/451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.26

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