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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.84, 676.48 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.84, 676.48 and 344.88 is: 516.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.84 : 676.48 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.84/676.48 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.84x = 676.48 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.84x = 233,304.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,304.42/451.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.34

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