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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.59, 677.67 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.59, 677.67 and 235.71 is: 352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.59 : 677.67 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.59/677.67 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.59x = 677.67 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.59x = 159,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,732.71/452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.93

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