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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.63, 676.08 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.63, 676.08 and 306 is: 459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.63 : 676.08 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.63/676.08 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.63x = 676.08 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.63x = 206,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,880.48/450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.09

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