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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.73, 677.62 and 431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.73, 677.62 and 431.76 is: 647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.73 : 677.62 = 431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.73/677.62 = 431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.73x = 677.62 × 431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.73x = 292,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,569.86/451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.67

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