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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 676.38 and 335.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 676.38 and 335.28 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 676.38 = 335.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/676.38 = 335.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 676.38 × 335.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 226,776.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,776.69/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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