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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.96, 676.38 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.96, 676.38 and 336.04 is: 502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.96 : 676.38 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.96/676.38 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.96x = 676.38 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.96x = 227,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,290.74/451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.90

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