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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.58, 677.63 and 344.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.58, 677.63 and 344.30 is: 516.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.58 : 677.63 = 344.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.58/677.63 = 344.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.58x = 677.63 × 344.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.58x = 233,305.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,305.48/451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.65

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