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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.42, 677.33 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.42, 677.33 and 348.68 is: 523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.42 : 677.33 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.42/677.33 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.42x = 677.33 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.42x = 236,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,171.42/451.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.17

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