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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.53, 676.76 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.53, 676.76 and 342.99 is: 514.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.53 : 676.76 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.53/676.76 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.53x = 676.76 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.53x = 232,120.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,120.20/451.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.07

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