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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.76, 675.52 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.76, 675.52 and 233.89 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.76 : 675.52 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.76/675.52 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.76x = 675.52 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.76x = 157,997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,997.37/450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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