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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.98, 676.53 and 234.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.98, 676.53 and 234.50 is: 351.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.98 : 676.53 = 234.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.98/676.53 = 234.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.98x = 676.53 × 234.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.98x = 158,646.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,646.29/450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.78

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