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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.71, 677.77 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.71, 677.77 and 235.44 is: 353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.71 : 677.77 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.71/677.77 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.71x = 677.77 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.71x = 159,573.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,573.58/451.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.27

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