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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.65, 677.29 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.65, 677.29 and 191.64 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.65 : 677.29 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.65/677.29 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.65x = 677.29 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.65x = 129,795.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,795.83/451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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