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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 676.61 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 676.61 and 336.40 is: 503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 676.61 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/676.61 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 676.61 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 227,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,611.60/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.84

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