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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.82, 678.01 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.82, 678.01 and 289.62 is: 434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.82 : 678.01 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.82/678.01 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.82x = 678.01 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.82x = 196,365.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,365.26/451.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.61

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