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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.69, 677.73 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.69, 677.73 and 235.27 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.69 : 677.73 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.69/677.73 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.69x = 677.73 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.69x = 159,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,449.54/451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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