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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.19, 675.30 and 342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.19, 675.30 and 342.38 is: 512.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.19 : 675.30 = 342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.19/675.30 = 342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.19x = 675.30 × 342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.19x = 231,209.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,209.21/451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.44

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