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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.57, 677.76 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.57, 677.76 and 335.74 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.57 : 677.76 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.57/677.76 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.57x = 677.76 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.57x = 227,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,549.45/451.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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