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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.27, 676.59 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.27, 676.59 and 234.73 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.27 : 676.59 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.27/676.59 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.27x = 676.59 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.27x = 158,815.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,815.97/451.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

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