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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.44, 677.56 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.44, 677.56 and 344.56 is: 517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.44 : 677.56 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.44/677.56 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.44x = 677.56 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.44x = 233,460.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,460.07/451.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.15

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