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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.73, 676.30 and 234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.73, 676.30 and 234.19 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.73 : 676.30 = 234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.73/676.30 = 234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.73x = 676.30 × 234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.73x = 158,382.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,382.70/450.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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