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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.54, 676 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.54, 676 and 234.28 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.54 : 676 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.54/676 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.54x = 676 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.54x = 158,373.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,373.28/450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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