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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.96, 677.13 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.96, 677.13 and 336.40 is: 504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.96 : 677.13 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.96/677.13 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.96x = 677.13 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.96x = 227,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,786.53/451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.00

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