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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.81, 676.65 and 289.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.81, 676.65 and 289.00 is: 432.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.81 : 676.65 = 289.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.81/676.65 = 289.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.81x = 676.65 × 289.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.81x = 195,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,553.78/451.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.82

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