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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.76, 676.50 and 234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.76, 676.50 and 234.40 is: 351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.76 : 676.50 = 234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.76/676.50 = 234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.76x = 676.50 × 234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.76x = 158,571.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,571.60/450.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.79

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