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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.10, 677.24 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.10, 677.24 and 348.46 is: 523.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.10 : 677.24 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.10/677.24 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.10x = 677.24 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.10x = 235,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,991.05/451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.15

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