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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.27, 775.35 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.27, 775.35 and 451.74 is: 678.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.27 : 775.35 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.27/775.35 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.27x = 775.35 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.27x = 350,256.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,256.61/516.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.44

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