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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.25, 676.39 and 234.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.25, 676.39 and 234.53 is: 351.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.25 : 676.39 = 234.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.25/676.39 = 234.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.25x = 676.39 × 234.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.25x = 158,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,633.75/451.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.54

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