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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.78, 677.05 and 335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.78, 677.05 and 335.27 is: 502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.78 : 677.05 = 335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.78/677.05 = 335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.78x = 677.05 × 335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.78x = 226,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,995.41/451.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.45

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