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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.84, 676.26 and 234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.84, 676.26 and 234.48 is: 351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.84 : 676.26 = 234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.84/676.26 = 234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.84x = 676.26 × 234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.84x = 158,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,569.44/450.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.72

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