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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.87, 677.49 and 257.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.87, 677.49 and 257.00 is: 385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.87 : 677.49 = 257.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.87/677.49 = 257.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.87x = 677.49 × 257.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.87x = 174,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,113.24/451.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.32

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