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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.68, 676.40 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.68, 676.40 and 354.24 is: 530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.68 : 676.40 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.68/676.40 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.68x = 676.40 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.68x = 239,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,607.94/451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.48

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