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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.18, 763.10 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.18, 763.10 and 451.27 is: 676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.18 : 763.10 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.18/763.10 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.18x = 763.10 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.18x = 344,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,358.07/509.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.30

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