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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516, 774.24 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516, 774.24 and 451.68 is: 677.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516 : 774.24 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516/774.24 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516x = 774.24 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516x = 349,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,708.72/516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.73

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