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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.54, 676.67 and 341.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.54, 676.67 and 341.78 is: 512.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.54 : 676.67 = 341.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.54/676.67 = 341.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.54x = 676.67 × 341.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.54x = 231,272.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,272.27/451.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.19

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