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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.30, 677.56 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.30, 677.56 and 235.04 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.30 : 677.56 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.30/677.56 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.30x = 677.56 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.30x = 159,253.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,253.70/451.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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