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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.91, 677.12 and 434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.91, 677.12 and 434.84 is: 651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.91 : 677.12 = 434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.91/677.12 = 434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.91x = 677.12 × 434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.91x = 294,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,435.48/451.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.54

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