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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.75, 677.73 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.75, 677.73 and 232.29 is: 348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.75 : 677.73 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.75/677.73 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.75x = 677.73 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.75x = 157,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,431.60/451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.49

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