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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.70, 678.01 and 344.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.70, 678.01 and 344.17 is: 516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.70 : 678.01 = 344.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.70/678.01 = 344.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.70x = 678.01 × 344.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.70x = 233,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,350.70/451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.61

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