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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.62, 677.66 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.62, 677.66 and 235.20 is: 352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.62 : 677.66 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.62/677.66 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.62x = 677.66 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.62x = 159,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,385.63/451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.92

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