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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.99, 677.53 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.99, 677.53 and 232.61 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.99 : 677.53 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.99/677.53 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.99x = 677.53 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.99x = 157,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,600.25/451.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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