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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.60, 677.63 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.60, 677.63 and 235.13 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.60 : 677.63 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.60/677.63 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.60x = 677.63 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.60x = 159,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,328.34/451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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