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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.51, 680 and 450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.51, 680 and 450.51 is: 680

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.51 : 680 = 450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.51/680 = 450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.51x = 680 × 450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.51x = 306,346.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,346.80/450.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680

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