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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.80, 676.50 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.80, 676.50 and 353.88 is: 529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.80 : 676.50 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.80/676.50 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.80x = 676.50 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.80x = 239,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,399.82/451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.88

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