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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 677.39 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 677.39 and 287.13 is: 430.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 677.39 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/677.39 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 677.39 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 194,497.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,497.56/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.38

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