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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.86, 676.49 and 234.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.86, 676.49 and 234.59 is: 351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.86 : 676.49 = 234.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.86/676.49 = 234.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.86x = 676.49 × 234.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.86x = 158,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,693.23/450.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.98

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