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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.74, 677.70 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.74, 677.70 and 235.26 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.74 : 677.70 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.74/677.70 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.74x = 677.70 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.74x = 159,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,435.70/451.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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