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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.94, 677.91 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.94, 677.91 and 235.07 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.94 : 677.91 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.94/677.91 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.94x = 677.91 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.94x = 159,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,356.30/451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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