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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.47, 676.20 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.47, 676.20 and 348 is: 521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.47 : 676.20 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.47/676.20 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.47x = 676.20 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.47x = 235,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,317.60/451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.23

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