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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.77, 677.61 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.77, 677.61 and 191.76 is: 287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.77 : 677.61 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.77/677.61 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.77x = 677.61 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.77x = 129,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,938.49/451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.62

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