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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.88, 678.23 and 336.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.88, 678.23 and 336.05 is: 504.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.88 : 678.23 = 336.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.88/678.23 = 336.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.88x = 678.23 × 336.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.88x = 227,917.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,917.51/451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.38

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