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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 678.51 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 678.51 and 235.94 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 678.51 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/678.51 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 678.51 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 160,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,084.26/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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