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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.92, 677.87 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.92, 677.87 and 235.92 is: 353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.92 : 677.87 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.92/677.87 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.92x = 677.87 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.92x = 159,920.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,920.61/451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.87

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