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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.86, 677.18 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.86, 677.18 and 335.34 is: 502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.86 : 677.18 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.86/677.18 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.86x = 677.18 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.86x = 227,085.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,085.54/451.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.56

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