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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.96, 677.28 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.96, 677.28 and 355.48 is: 532.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.96 : 677.28 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.96/677.28 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.96x = 677.28 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.96x = 240,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,759.49/451.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.70

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