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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.56, 675.90 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.56, 675.90 and 343.08 is: 513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.56 : 675.90 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.56/675.90 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.56x = 675.90 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.56x = 231,887.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,887.77/451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.53

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