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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.49, 677.50 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.49, 677.50 and 235.61 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.49 : 677.50 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.49/677.50 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.49x = 677.50 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.49x = 159,624.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,624.34/452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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