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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.38, 677.99 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.38, 677.99 and 348.86 is: 524.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.38 : 677.99 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.38/677.99 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.38x = 677.99 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.38x = 236,523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,523.59/451.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.00

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