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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.24, 675.92 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.24, 675.92 and 343.68 is: 514.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.24 : 675.92 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.24/675.92 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.24x = 675.92 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.24x = 232,300.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,300.19/451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.80

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