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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.20, 675.36 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.20, 675.36 and 306.56 is: 459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.20 : 675.36 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.20/675.36 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.20x = 675.36 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.20x = 207,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,038.36/450.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.88

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