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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.65, 676.44 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.65, 676.44 and 231.74 is: 347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.65 : 676.44 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.65/676.44 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.65x = 676.44 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.65x = 156,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,756.72/451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.07

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