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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.93, 677.88 and 390.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.93, 677.88 and 390.87 is: 586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.93 : 677.88 = 390.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.93/677.88 = 390.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.93x = 677.88 × 390.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.93x = 264,962.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,962.96/451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.29

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