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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.97, 676.95 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.97, 676.95 and 348.50 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.97 : 676.95 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.97/676.95 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.97x = 676.95 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.97x = 235,913.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,913.69/451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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