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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 677.61 and 256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 677.61 and 256.88 is: 385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 677.61 = 256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/677.61 = 256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 677.61 × 256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 174,064.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,064.46/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.20

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